MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY PRACTICE Flashcards
Aiding the physician in the diagnosis, study, and
treatment of diseases, and in the promotion of
health in general
Phil. Medical Technology Act of
1969 (R.A.5527 section 2)
Blood banking procedures and techniques
or other blood transfusion services
Phil. Medical Technology Act of
1969 (R.A.5227 section 2)
3 phases of laboratory process
pre-examination Phase (pre-analytic)
Examination Phase (analytical)
Post-examination (Post-Analytic)
The most critical procedure in blood collection
Patient identification
All procedures prior to analysis
Pre-examination Phase
Processing and analysis of samples
Examination Phase (Analytical)
Release and reporting of results
Post-examination (Post-Analytic)
Some of those may not be exclusive to medical
technologists alone.
Microbiologists
Biologists
Chemists
Sanitary engineers
CODE OF ETHICS written by
NARDITO MORALETA
CODE OF ETHICS revised by
DR. PIO DE RODA
Work and act in a strict spirit of fairness to employer,
clients, contractors, employees and in a spirit of
personal helpfulness and fraternity toward other
members of the profession
CODE OF ETHICS
Routinely prepare, process, and stain biopsies and tissue specimens for microscopic examination by a pathologist.
Histotechnologist (Tissue Processor)
He/she works closely with the pathologist to arrive at a final diagnosis
Cytotechnologist (Cell Processor)
common blood tubes used:
Lavander/purple/violet tube
Red
Light blue
Is someone trained to collect blood samples either through: skin puncture AND pricking of fingertips with the use of a lancet
Phlebotomist
Locating veins via palpation and perform extraction with the use
of syringe
venipuncture
Locating the pulse to indicate the presence of arteries and
collect blood with syringe
arterial puncture
A person certified by and registered with the Professional
Regulatory Board of MT
Medical Laboratory Technician
A person who engages in the work of medical technology under the supervision of a:
✓ pathologist or
✓ licensed physician authorized by the DOH
Medical Technologist
Gross and microscopic study and interpretation of tissues, secretions, & excretions of
the human body; and of its functions
Pathologist